Elkwood, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22718
Culpeper County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 534
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $83,438
- Median income Above-median income area
- $390,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elkwood pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22718 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22718 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elkwood, Culpeper County, Virginia, home to just 534 residents across 63.6 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22718 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,438 (3% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,920. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $390,300 (17% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 69.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,083.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Culpeper County, so 22718 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 22718
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elkwood, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22718.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22718, Elkwood, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
534
Population
63.6
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22718?
52.0
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$83,438
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$35,920
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22718 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Elkwood, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,438 Top 40% higher than 60% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
399housing units
399
Total Housing Units
363
Occupied Units
36
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$390,300
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$2,083
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 22718, employing approximately 832 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,892,000.
28
Businesses
832
Employees
$44.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 21.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 17.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22718 vs 22734 →
ZIP 22718 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22712
Bealeton (22712)
8,415 residents
- 22728 3,310
Midland (22728)
3,310 residents
- 22734 3,187
Remington (22734)
3,187 residents
- 22724 2,282
Jeffersonton (22724)
2,282 residents
- 22742 1,926
Sumerduck (22742)
1,926 residents
- 22714 1,129
Brandy Station (22714)
1,129 residents
- 22726 776
Lignum (22726)
776 residents
- 22736 732
Richardsville (22736)
732 residents
- 22718 534
Elkwood (22718)
534 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22718 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22718 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22724
Jeffersonton (22724)
$143,182 median income
- 22741
Stevensburg (22741)
$142,823 median income
- 22714
Brandy Station (22714)
$122,105 median income
- 22728
Midland (22728)
$120,789 median income
- 22712
Bealeton (22712)
$103,618 median income
- 22742
Sumerduck (22742)
$103,447 median income
- 22736
Richardsville (22736)
$100,156 median income
- 22718
Elkwood (22718)
$83,438 median income
- 22726
Lignum (22726)
$80,703 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22718 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22734 | Remington, VA | 3,187 | 3.8 mi |
| 22726 | Lignum, VA | 776 | 5.0 mi |
| 22741 | Stevensburg, VA | 182 | 3.8 mi |
| 22742 | Sumerduck, VA | 1,926 | 5.8 mi |
| 22714 | Brandy Station, VA | 1,129 | 5.2 mi |
| 22712 | Bealeton, VA | 8,415 | 6.9 mi |
| 22433 | Burr Hill, VA | 232 | 8.3 mi |
| 22736 | Richardsville, VA | 732 | 8.3 mi |
| 22724 | Jeffersonton, VA | 2,282 | 10.7 mi |
| 22728 | Midland, VA | 3,310 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22718, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 22718 in?
ZIP code 22718 (Elkwood) is located in Culpeper County, Virginia. Culpeper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/culpeper-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22718?
ZIP code 22718 in Elkwood, VA has a population of 534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22718?
The median household income in ZIP 22718 is $83,438, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22718?
The median home value in ZIP 22718 is $390,300, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22718?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22718 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22718?
ZIP code 22718 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 832 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22718?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22718 are: Manufacturing (6), Wholesale trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22718?
In ZIP code 22718, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22718?
In ZIP code 22718, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22718?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22718 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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